New Investigators Program: June 2013 - January 2014
New Investigator Research Grant Program (NIRGP)
Funds the next generation of promising scientists who have earned their doctoral degrees within the last 10 years. An additional round of the NIRG award takes place June 2013 - January 2014.
PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT COMING IN JUNE 2013.
Part the Cloud Translational Research for Alzheimer's Disease Grant: March-August 2013
Part the Cloud Translational Research for Alzheimer's Disease Grant (PCTR) (4 pages)
Part the Cloud Request for Applications: Translational Research Funding for Alzheimer's Disease in
Northern California. The Alzheimer's Association is launching a new initiative to increase the research
efforts in Phase I clinical trials directed towards Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Applications
will only be considered for work being done in Northern California. Both non-profit and small for-profit
agencies are eligible.
All Investigators Program: November 2012 – August 2013
 2013 Program Announcement (61 pages)
 Conference Grant Application (1 page)
New Investigator Research Grant (NIRG) (3 pages)
Funds the next generation of promising scientists who have earned their doctoral degrees within the last 10 years. An additional round of the NIRG award takes place May 2013 - January 2014.
New Investigator Research Grant to Promote Diversity (NIRGD)
(3 pages)
Funds new investigators from diverse backgrounds with intent to support early career development that will lay groundwork for future research grants.
Mentored New Investigator Research Grant to Promote Diversity (MNIRGD) (4 pages)
Funds mentored research conducted by underrepresented researchers who have earned their doctoral degrees within the last 10 years.
Everyday Technologies for Alzheimer Care (ETAC) Grants (5 pages)
Awarded to support research that explores how technology can be used to better meet the needs of individuals with Alzheimer's and their caregivers.
The Zenith Fellows Award Program (Zenith) (3 pages)
Granted by a group of premier donors, the Zenith Fellows, to support senior scientists who have made significant contributions to the field of Alzheimer's and continue to pursue promising, innovative approaches to early detection, causes, treatment or prevention.
Understanding the Development and Devising Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease in Individuals with Down Syndrome (DS/AD) (5 pages)
Funding for pilot research and proof-of-principle studies for new and established investigators to better understand
the mechanisms leading to Alzheimer's disease in individuals with Down syndrome (offered in partnership with the Global
Down Syndrome Foundation and the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome).
U.S.-U.K. Young Investigator Exchange Fellowship (6 pages)
Provides new investigators with funding to develop preliminary or pilot data, test procedures and develop hypotheses on an international level.
Offered in partnership with the Alzheimer's Research UK Trust.
Investigator-Initiated Research Grant (IIRG) (3 pages)
Funds established investigators exploring questions across the entire research spectrum from basic neurobiology to treatment, prevention and care.
Conference Grants (3 pages)
Awarded to institutions/foundations/organizations, etc. that seek funding for the costs associated with planning and hosting a conference.
Conference Grant Application (1 page)
How to apply for a grant
See the Application Process and Timeline page for information about the grants application process, review procedures and reporting requirements.
For more information: Contact grantsapp@alz.org or call 312.335.5747.
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The Alzheimer's Association funds a wide variety of investigations by scientists at every stage of their careers. Each grant is designed to meet the needs of the field and to introduce fresh ideas in Alzheimer's research.
